29 & 30 Weeks!!

30 weeks at my Salt Lake baby shower! I didn't get a good belly shot. I look bigger in the 29 week picture because the dress is too big. I got a size smaller for the Utah shower. Dang maternity sizing!

29 weeks! My baby shower in California! Aren't my cankles sexy? :)

How far along? 30 weeks, 6 days...I'm seriously behind on blogging. It's been a busy couple of weeks.

Total weight gain?  14lbs+. We shall see at my doctor appointment.  According to my scale, I haven't gained anything this month so far.

Maternity clothes?  Yes. I have been annoyed that I bought a bunch of maternity clothes back in April that are too big. Maternity clothes run big, just so you know. Live and learn.

Sleep? Still sleeping okay. I wake-up at 1:30a and 4:30a to pee and a few more times to turn to my other side.  I know that this is all preparing for this little guy to arrive but sheesh! It's getting exhausting.  

Best moment of the week?  I have lots! We are nearly finished with the nursery! The bedding arrived and we are just putting finishing touches on everything. It's so cute! I had my two baby showers, one in California, one in Salt Lake and they were so cute and so much fun that they deserve their own post. Baby boy is so spoiled already!

Miss anything?  Being able to put socks on with ease! This belly is really a belly now even though it's still relatively small. Bending over is a thing of the past and I now judge the importance of picking things up off the floor when I drop them...which is a lot.

Movement? His movements have changed a lot! I think he is starting to run out of room because he rolls and pushes instead of flipping and kicking. I can tell he is bigger and I love it!

Food cravings? Still donuts but I don't eat them. I had a couple in California and loved it!! But other than that, nothing really. I'm slightly disturbed that every time I see a beer commercial with icy, cold bottles...my mouth waters. I hope that doesn't mean he wants alcohol!

Anything make you queasy or sick? No. I have been feeling great!!

Labor signs? I started having Braxton Hicks these past couple of weeks. I had a couple of really good ones on the day of my baby shower because I think I was dehydrated a little and just needed to rest more.  I get BH a lot at work when I can't sit down but I just try to take it as easy as possible.

Gender?  He had better come out a boy! We have so much boy stuff!

Symptoms? Aside from the BH and heartburn (ouch!) nothing much. I guess bleeding can go under symptoms. Yes, it finally happened. I have been trying to avoid bed rest like the plague and I have so far but early in the morning of my baby shower (in California!) I started to bleed and was told to go into Labor and Delivery. Me and my mom went to Pomona Valley Hospital at 2:30a to get checked out. They put a fetal monitor and did an exam. He was doing great! I was not dilated and I was having no contractions. Everything was fine and I was released and I went to the baby shower. I was anxious to get home after that because I was worried something would happen and I would be stuck in California. My doctors here in Utah told me they were not worried but to take it easy. Hopefully the bleeding was just the placenta moving? That would be nice!

Happy or Moody? Happy!! It's getting so close!

Looking forward to...?  My ultrasound in a couple of weeks! I guess this is the last word on whether or not I will have c-section. I still really don't want one but I know he will decide how he arrives into this world. I am trying really hard to get things done just in case...

Realization of the week? I certainly don't want him to come any time soon but I can't help to just want to hold him. I have days that I get nervous and wonder if he is okay or not and it makes me want him to just come out! Then, I realized all the million things that I will have to worry about once he is here and I desperately want to stay pregnant forever so I can keep him safe and with me all the time. My mom says she worries more about us now than she ever has and her baby is 22 years old! I just feel blessed that I finally have so much to worry about!

28 weeks!

I didn't get a 28 weeks pic but here is preview of my California shower!

How far along? 28 weeks, 2 days...officially in the 3rd trimester.  How did that happen?

Total weight gain?  14lbs+. I didn't make it to my doctor's appointment this week. Michael's cousin passed away so we attended the funeral that day. I read that I will probably gain about 11lbs this trimester so if I didn't totally blow it this month, 25lbs is not so bad. We shall see tomorrow...

Maternity clothes?  Yep! I never considered myself to have a long torso but my belly is still relatively small and my shirts are just too short! I am getting away with longer t-shirts but my scrub situation is starting to get embarrassing. My little belly hangs out all the time if I am not wearing a long under shirt.

Sleep? Still sleeping okay. I toss and turn from side to side a lot now but it ain't no thang. The Snoogle is still magical!

Best moment of the week?  Ending my night shifts and being officially on vacation for a little bit. Night shifts kill me right now! I am getting really tired again but trying to push through it so I can get everything done and then do nothing. Also, I went swimming for the first time this summer. I would not consider myself to be uncomfortable at all right now, maybe just a little slower, but getting in the pool took the extra weight off places I didn't even know was there. It was heaven!

Miss anything?  I'm just going to say it...I miss my husband's body! With placenta previa, being intimate is a no-no. It's been a little rough the last few weeks. It's been 4 months and if this dang placenta doesn't move, it will obviously be longer. Fingers crossed for many reasons that this placenta has migrated north.

Movement? All the time and I'm loving it! I'm now trying figure out body parts but I still have no clue.

Food cravings? Donuts but I won't eat one until I go to California this week. I can't wait!! Also, still Einstein's Tasty Turkey sandwich. As soon as I'm done, that's where I am headed.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope. I feel great!

Labor signs? No, keep on cookin' little boy! 

Gender?  Still boy which was reconfirmed for the third time during the ultrasound.

Symptoms? I think Braxton Hicks is the new symptom this week. I am almost sure that is what I am feeling. They don't hurt but my belly just gets really tight for about 30 seconds. I get them maybe a couple of times a day. The heartburn has been really well controlled with Prilosec and Tums. 

Happy or Moody? Happy!! 

Looking forward to...?  My baby shower in California at the end of the week!! It will be nice to have a break and I can't wait to get a little beach time and pool time at my parents. I'm also looking forward to belly getting a little bigger. I still don't look pregnant sometimes and have yet to have a stranger ask me about my pregnancy. I guess I am just carrying him in my back but he is definitely there!

Realization of the week? There is not a lot of time until this kid gets here. You would think after 9 months and almost 4 years of infertility that I would have prepared more but I am so not ready! I guess maybe no one ever is? I started getting really anxious and depressed about thinking of going back to work after he is born. I am grateful my job is what it is and that I don't have be gone 5 days a week but it will still be hard. I am under contract for another year when I get back and it makes me sad that I won't be with him all the time. Also, we don't really have any ideas for child care right now.  I know it will work out but I am just trying to wrap my head around the fact that as a working mom, it's just not possible to always be there. I know it won't be long until I can go part-time or not work all together so I just hope until then, I can be okay with it...I know he will.

26 & 27 weeks...Hello 3rd Trimester!

26 weeks

27 weeks

How far along? 27 weeks exactly!  Hello 3rd trimester...it's good to see you!

Total weight gain?  14lbs+. I'm curious to see if I have lost weight since last month. I am not eating non-stop like I was on the cruise. We will see on Wednesday.

Maternity clothes?  Yes. Definitely on the bottom. My regular shirts are getting too short and my belly hangs out of a couple pair of scrubs so it's looking like it will have to be all maternity soon.

Sleep? Heartburn has woken me up a few times this week and of course the potty breaks 2-3x a night. That is getting old.  

Best moment of the week?  We are finished painting! Now we can start putting stuff in the room as we collect it. The walls aren't done since we are putting vinyl on them but the hard part is done. I'm excited to get it finished.  Shouldn't be long now! Also, seeing him on ultrasound again. I love that. He is so big! He was estimated to be almost 2lbs at 25.5 weeks!

Miss anything?  My brain! I used to roll my eyes when women made the excuse of pregnancy brain but it is a real thing!! I was laughable at work the other day...so not safe!

Movement? All the time and I'm loving it! I had one night when he wasn't moving so much and it had me worried. The next morning I was talking to him and trying to get him to move and finally he did and didn't stop for two days! I guess I am supposed to be starting kick counts soon? I don't know?

Food cravings? Yes. I realized that I crave donuts all the time but I rarely indulge. I had one this week because it was National Donut Day and figured that was a good excuse. It was yummy! I haven't had one since before that last weigh in! I also have been craving Einstein Bagel Tasty Turkey sandwiches. I had three this week and Einstein's is not close to me. I've been thirsty all the time too.

Anything make you queasy or sick? Nope. I feel great!

Labor signs? No, keep on cookin' little boy! 

Gender?  Still boy which was reconfirmed for the third time during the ultrasound.

Symptoms? Heartburn and reflux!! Big time! I've also failed to mention certain symptoms/changes. Early in the first trimester I noticed hair on my belly. It's just blonde peach fuzz but there is definitely a trail. It's funny, I haven't noticed my hair being any more luscious or thicker and I swear pregnancy is making my leg hair grow slower which is saying something for me.  I don't grow leg hair as it is. I haven't shaved since April! I also have hips for the first time in my life. Michael says he can't tell but they have spread (and probably have some extra padding on them too)! My belly button is a little more shallow. Michael actually pointed it out since he loves to stick his finger in my belly button (which drives me crazy). It is definitely still an innie but it's flattening out.

Happy or Moody? Happy!! It's getting so close!

Looking forward to...?  My doctor's appointment on Wednesday, finishing the baby room, and my shower in California! I can't wait until the room comes together and all I want is a beach, the ocean, and a good book.

Realization of the week? Third trimester!! This kid could be here sooner rather than later. So, my placenta didn't move. I was crossing my fingers that it would be high, high, high but it didn't budge from week 19.5. The tech and my doctor changed their attitude about it and aren't so optimistic about it moving anymore. I guess the chances of it moving in the 3rd trimester are really slim.  My doctor said we will talk about a c-section next appointment, which will be scheduled at 37 weeks. I was really upset when he said that. I'm getting more used to the idea but I desperately want to have natural, vaginal birth. People have been telling me the perks of c-section but it doesn't make me any less disappointed. There is an experience that I was looking forward to and I won't even be allowed to know what labor feels like. I've heard a lot of women say their placenta moved at 30+ weeks so I'm still praying but I of course I will do everything to keep him safe. So, if I do have a c-section, we will meet him in 10 weeks!! Yikes! That is soon!